HIBAPRESS – Rabat
Recent data on the academic level of the teaching staff in Morocco revealed a significant disparity compared to a number of developed countries, especially regarding the percentage of Master's degree holders, which raises profound questions about the quality of academic qualification within the educational system.
According to the results of the 2024 International Study of Teaching and Learning, which was reviewed by the National Authority for the Evaluation of the Education, Training, and Scientific Research System, 63 percent of Moroccan teachers in secondary preparatory education hold a bachelor's degree, which is a high percentage compared to international averages. In contrast, the percentage of Master's degree holders does not exceed 18 percent, compared to 57 percent in developed countries, and 44 percent according to international studies. As for doctoral degree holders, their percentage remains very weak. In primary education, according to the study, the picture is almost the same, as those with a bachelor's degree constitute 62 percent of the total teachers, while the percentage of Master's degree holders does not exceed 8 percent only, compared to 24 percent in international averages. Also, about 30 percent of teachers do not exceed their bachelor's level, which reflects the limited academic qualification in this basic track. In contrast, the experiences of other countries show higher levels of qualification, as the percentage of Master's degree holders exceeds 90 percent in some educational systems at the secondary education level, while high percentages are also recorded in primary education. These figures highlight the need to reconsider training and qualification policies, ensuring the enhancement of the efficiency of human resources in the education sector, as it is the cornerstone of any educational reform that aims to improve the quality of learning and raise the level of public schools.
